23andMe

23andMe Core Values

Think big.  

We are a mission-driven company with big dreams of using data to revolutionize health, wellness and research. We want to improve healthcare. We want to prevent disease. We want to give individuals control over their health data. We want to dramatically accelerate the pace of research. We want to develop better drugs smarter and faster. There is no comfort zone. We do not shy away from controversy, and we never give up. We are pioneering a new world, centered on the consumer, where success depends on bold ideas and unprecedented scale. Big is key, and thinking big drives us.

We ♡ DNA!

Deciphering the human genome is the most exciting scientific discovery of our lifetime. A secret code in each of us! There is spectacular human diversity in the world and we celebrate and embrace it. We want to empower everyone to understand the genome and what it means for each of us. We believe anyone -- yes, anyone -- can learn about and understand their DNA. We want to bring innovative research and products to both scientists and consumers that make them as excited about their DNA story as we are!

Lead with science.

This company is built on science. We make evidence-based decisions. In a world where health is poorly understood, we use data to better understand wellness and disease. We bring science to our customers and help them use it in meaningful ways. We are committed to scientific standards and being a trusted source of genetic information. At the same time, we push the boundaries of what's possible to enable groundbreaking research and innovative products. And we empower those outside the company to leverage the platform we've built.

Get to Yes or No, quickly.

Pioneering means that often there is not an obvious path forward. But we also recognize that indecision leads to failure. We take initiative. We make thoughtful decisions, quickly. We gather data but do our best with imperfect information. Once a decision is made, we set ambitious goals, execute on them and hold ourselves accountable. We will make mistakes. But we admit them, learn from them, adjust, and keep blazing forward.

Behind every data point is a human being.

In each drop of spit lies a whole story of ancestry, health and connectedness that is about to unfold. We have no idea where the genetic journey will take each customer, but each journey is beautiful and meaningful in its own way. We have seen how ancestry insights change the way people look at themselves and the world around them. We have seen how health results change lives and in some cases, save them. We have seen how our research gives meaning to people who want to make a difference in their lives or in the lives of others. We never forget that there are real people on the other end of every decision, every interaction, and every data point. The most important relationship we have is with our customer and the trust they place in us.

We're in this together.

We are a team. We work incredibly hard and spend a lot of time together making our mission a reality, and we make sure to have a positive environment that fosters collaboration and respect. Diversity and opportunity matter -- we know that great ideas come from everywhere and that everyone contributes to our success. We recognize that every person is different, and we support and help each other grow. The wellbeing of our company depends on the wellbeing of our employees, and we are committed to making this an amazing place to work.

We surround ourselves with good people, the kind of people you miss on the weekends. We share combined interests, as well as unique side interests that make us well-rounded teammates. We understand you are more than just an employee. Our team consists of composers, cooks, app developers, dancers, opera singers, artists, YouTube sensations, martial artists, marathon champions, and more.

We want you to be surrounded by work that you love and inspired by a talented team that loves doing that work with you. Here are some of our benefits for employees:

The Basics

We offer excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as the option for a flex spending, account for health and/or dependent care expenses. Additionally, we offer life insurance, short-term disability and a 401(k) with employer match. Vacation and sick leave accrual, along with paid holidays, are also part of the package.  And seasonal flu shots for all!

 

Work it Out

We work hard... and believe your body should get as much of a workout as your brain. We offer fitness sessions like yoga, pilates, meditation, and strength training. Keep active throughout the day by working on one of our multiple treadmill desks or stay energized by working at your standing desk. For those craving team sports, we also have after-hours intramural sports teams that are beginner-friendly and compete in local intramural leagues for soccer, tennis, ultimate frisbee, and other sports.

 

Food for Thought

We provide lunch five days a week, starting with organic lunches from a talented local chef, and we sponsor team lunches at nearby restaurants so you can meet everyone at the company. Of course, we always have a kitchen fully stocked with healthy snacks and beverages, for those in-between times.

A Culture of Communication

As part of our goal to be transparent, we get together on Fridays to share information during lunch. Usually, this means presentations with company updates, internal announcements, or presentations from guest speakers. If we don't have presentations, we like to get a little feisty and bring in food trucks, play trivia games, hold bake-offs, celebrate company milestones and fun holidays.

 

 

Learning is Fun

When you start at 23andMe, we'll provide you with a DNA kit so you can learn about your genetics firsthand. And to further your education, we invite all employees to participate in our tuition reimbursement program that provides full-time employees with support for some job-related college-level coursework. 

 

Miles and Miscellaneous

Our employees live all over the Bay Area, so we offer a free CalTrain GoPass to everyone. Whether you take the train for your daily commute, or during your own free time, a GoPass will help you get around. 

And on any given day, you may also see a few friendly dogs hanging around the office.

23andMe's Company Overall Diversity Snapshot

*Data from April 2020.  Data taken from our EEO-1 reporting.  Ethnicity refers to the EEO-1 categories which we know are imperfect categorizations of race and ethnicity, but reflect the US government reporting requirements.  Other includes American Indian/Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.

23andMe's Leadership Roles Diversity Snapshot

*Data from April 2020, Director and above